HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-031 Resolution Granting CUP to Varney 3985 Co Rd 19Member Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2015-31
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO JEFFREY AND SHIRLEY VARNEY FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3985 COUNTY ROAD 19
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey and Shirley Varney (the "Applicants") are owners of property
located at 3985 County Road 19 in Hennepin County, Minnesota (the "Property"), legally
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have requested approval from the City to construct an
accessory structure with a footprint of 10,080 square feet at the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance requires a conditional use permit under such
circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have warranted that the proposed structure is to be utilized
for their private farm use and enjoyment and that no other commercial activities will occur within
the proposed structure; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on March 10,
2015, where testimony was heard from the Applicant, city staff, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use
permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application for conformance with city
ordinances on April 7, 2015, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission and
heard comments from the Applicant and other interested parties,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Medina,
Minnesota that it should, and hereby does grant approval of a conditional use permit to Jeffrey
and Shirley Varney for construction of a 10,080 square foot accessory structure and total of seven
accessory structures totaling 32,252+- square feet, subject to the following conditions:
1) The Applicants warrant that the pole building proposed is for private farming use only,
and that no other commercial and/or fee -based activities shall occur;
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2) The Applicants shall install the best management practices approved by the city engineer
in order to manage stormwater runoff as shown on the survey dated 3/3/15;
3) The Applicants shall have the seed mix type approved by City staff prior to planting;
4) The Applicants shall plant coniferous trees a minimum of six foot in height and a
maximum of 20 feet on center along the east side of the proposed pole building and
relocated building;
5) This conditional use permit shall only be valid if the site containing the accessory
structures exceeds 40 acres in area. If the Applicants subdivide the Property in the future
in a manner which results in the parcel on which the accessory structures are located
being less than 40 acres in size, this conditional use permit shall be null and void. The
Applicant shall demolish the accessory buildings unless an amended conditional use
permit is obtained by the Applicant;
6) The Applicants shall abide by permitting requirements and follow the conditions of the
Building Official and Fire Marshal; and
7) The Applicants shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs
associated with the review of the Conditional Use Permit application.
Dated: April 21, 2015.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
Scott T. Johnson, ity 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, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, Pederson
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 Subject Property
The Northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 118 North, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal
Meridian, except the West 885.50 feet of the North 1980.00 feet thereof; also except that part of
said Northwest quarter described as follows: Beginning at a point on the north line of said
Northwest quarter distant 425.00 feet west of the northeast comer of said Northwest quarter;
thence south perpendicular to said north line a distance of 160.00 feet; thence southwesterly
deflecting right 35 degrees a distance of 375.00 feet; thence west deflecting right 55 degrees a
distance of 893.00 feet; thence north deflecting right 90 degrees a distance of 467.18 feet to said
north line; thence east along said north Line to the point of beginning.
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