HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-007 Resolution Denying Preliminary Plat for Proposed Subdivision by Ellis and Nancy Olkon at 2362 Willow DriveMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2017-07
RESOLUTION DENYING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
BY ELLIS AND NANCY OLKON AT 2362 WILLOW DRIVE
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Ellis and Nancy Olkon (the "Owners"), own property in the City at
2362 Willow Drive which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested preliminary approval of a plat to subdivide the
Property into two lots; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, according to City Code section 826.26 subd. 2, the RR zoning district
requires a minimum lot size of at least five acres of contiguous soils suitable for a standard
sewage disposal system as described in section 820.29 subd. 5 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the RR zoning district requires a minimum lot width of 300 feet; and
WHEREAS, the RR zoning district requires that structures be set back a minimum of 50
feet from property lines; and
WHEREAS, proposed Lot 1 within the preliminary plat contains 1.31 contiguous acres
of suitable soils and is proposed to be approximately 250 feet in width along County Road 24;
and
WHEREAS, proposed Lot 2 on the preliminary plat contains 1.55 contiguous acres of
suitable soils; and
WHEREAS, existing structures are located less than 50 feet from the proposed common
lot line between Lots 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the
proposed preliminary plat at the January 10, 2017 meeting, heard comments from interested
parties, and reviewed the request and following such hearing and review unanimously
recommended denial of the preliminary plat; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request and written and oral record at the
January 17, 2017 meeting, considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
heard additional testimony on the matter; and
WHEREAS, subd. 9 of Section 820.21 of the City's subdivision ordinance requires that
the City shall deny approval of a preliminary plat if one or a combination of the following
findings are made: 1) That the proposed subdivision is in conflict with the general and specific
plans of the city; and 2) That the site does not meet minimum lot size standards; 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 makes the following findings of facts in regards to the preliminary plat request:
1. The proposed lots on the plat do not meet minimum lot size standards.
2. The proposed lots are not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan objectives related
to density and lot size within the Rural Residential land use.
3. Proposed Lot 1 does not meet minimum lot width requirements of the zoning
ordinance for the Rural Residential zoning district.
4. Existing structures would not meet minimum yard setback requirements from the
proposed common lot line between Lots 1 and 2.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby denies the requested preliminary plat.
Dated: February 7, 2017.
Attest:
. Gallup, City Clerk
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cousineau 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 Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21-118-23
lying northerly of County Road No. 24, and easterly of Willow Drive.
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