HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-088 Resolution Granting CUP Approval to JEGM for Solar Equipment at 2705 Willow DriveMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2017-88
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO
JEGM REVOCABLE TRUST FOR INSTALLATION OF SOLAR EQUIPMENT
AT 2705 WILLOW DRIVE
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, JEGM Revocable Trust (the "Owner") owns property located at 2705
Willow Drive (the "Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has requested approval of a conditional use permit for a solar
field with a footprint not to exceed 3,850 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the requested
conditional use permit on September 12, 2017, heard testimony from the Owner, City staff, and
interested parties, and recommended approval subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the October 3, 2017 meeting,
reviewed the testimony, and recommendation of the Planning Commission; 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 has
made the following findings:
1) The proposed solar field is consistent with the specific requirements for the conditional
use as described in Section 828.09 Subd. 2(b) of the City Code, subject to the
conditions noted in this resolution.
2) The proposed uses are consistent with the general criteria described for conditional
uses in Section 825.39 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby approves the conditional use permit for JEGM Revocable Trust, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1) The Owner shall install the solar equipment and landscaping as shown on the plans
received by the City on August 28, 2017.
2) The Owner shall comply with all the comments provided by the City Engineer on
9/6/2017.
3) The Owner shall replace any landscaping adjacent to the solar equipment which does not
survive for a period of two years.
4) The solar equipment shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
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5) The Owner shall verify compliance with relevant electrical and co -generation
requirements.
6) The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs
associated with the review of the application for Conditional Use Permit.
Dated: October 17, 2017.
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Attest:
By:
J,...„
o i M. Gallup, City lerk
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 the Property
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NORTHEAST 1/4 Dr THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE Ti-EREOF 471.5 1-Lt.I TO THE
POINT GF BEGINNING OF Trl LINE BEING DESCRIBED; VENCE DEFLECTING LL.J 151'56' A DISTANCE OF 158 FEET
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DELTA ANGLE OF 22'42' A DISTANCE OF 188.0g FE=T; THENCF FAUTHERI.Y ON A LINE TANIMNT TO TI-E EN&•OF
1..A57 SAID 494,2 FEET TO A POINT OF CLA1VE; 70V.NCE ALONG A 1ANCENLAL CLRN: ID THE RI3-I1 HAV.4O N.
RADIUS Of 40(.0 FUT AND DELTA ANGLE ry A D5TANcE OF 390.95 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY DX A LINE
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