HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-034 Resolution Approving Site Plan Review for Wealshire, LLC to Construct a Memory Care Facility Northwest of Mohawk Drive and Chippewa RoadMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2016-34
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR WEALSHIRE, LLC
TO CONSTRUCT A MEMORY CARE FACILITY
NORTHWEST OF MOHAWK DRIVE AND CHIPPEWA ROAD
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Wilfred J. Cavanaugh Family Limited Partnership (the "Owner"), owns
property at the northwest corner of Mohawk Drive and Chippewa Road (the "Property"), which
is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Wealshire, LLC (the "Applicant") desires to purchase the Property and
construct an approximately 163,000 square foot building in which to operate a memory care
facility; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of a site plan review for construction
of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held the required public hearing and reviewed
the request on February 10, 2015 and March 8, 2016 and unanimously recommended approval;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the May 19, 2015 and April 19,
2016 meetings, considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and heard from
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and
City Council on the above dates as well as all additional testimony submitted to the City, the City
Council finds that, subject to the conditions noted below, the proposed construction is consistent
with relevant City requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby approves the Site Plan Review and Interim Use permit subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1) The Applicant shall construct the improvements as displayed on the plans received by the
City on 4/15/2016, except as modified herein.
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2) This approval shall be valid for one calendar year for Phase I and three calendar years for
Phase II. The Applicant may request a permit to construct Phase II within this time frame
without obtaining Site Plan Review approval.
3) This approval is contingent upon approval of a wetland replacement plan for wetland
impacts.
4) The Applicant shall grant an additional 3 feet of right-of-way to the City as well as
easements over all public utility improvements. If recommended by the City Engineer,
the Applicant shall also grant additional right-of-way prior to issuance of building permit
for future bypass/turn-lane improvements at the proposed entrance.
5) The Applicant shall meet the recommendations of the City Engineer dated 4/27/2016.
6) Upland buffers shall be established fully around all wetland areas, including required
vegetation, signage and easements.
7) No tree planting has been required for the area south of the wetland. This area shall be
landscaped consistent with City requirements upon future development. Landscaping
plans shall identify proposed ground cover in this location.
8) In lieu of constructing improvements to Mohawk Drive and Chippewa Road to support
the proposed development, the Applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City
related to proportionate contributions to future improvement projects.
9) Fire lane construction shall meet the requirements of the Fire Marshal and City Engineer.
10) The Applicant shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Elm Creek
Watershed, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of
Health, and other relevant agencies.
11) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the site plan and other relevant documents.
Dated: May 3, 2016.
Attest:
By:
lli
Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk
By:
Bob Mitchell, 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, 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 Property
That part of the East 740 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter lying North of the South 684 feet thereof, Section 3, Township 118 North,
Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota
AND
The South 684 feet of the East 740 feet of Southeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 3, Township 118 North, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal
Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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